Golden Valley Middle vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Wilson Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Middle San Bernardino, California | Wilson Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,334 | #4091 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14487 of 15,369 | #43310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 742 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 15.6).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 95%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.1).
- •Golden Valley Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 449.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Golden Valley Middle better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 15.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Golden Valley Middle and Wilson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Middle: 742. Wilson Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Middle and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley Middle is 1102nd of 1,334 and Wilson Elementary is 4091st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).